Nine Indian Army soldiers lost their lives in an accident 7 km short of Kyari town when their vehicle fell in a gorge. Many others are injured in the incident. The troops were moving from Karu garrison to Kyari near Leh. Many troops have suffered injuries also in the accident.
According to Indian Army officials, an ALS vehicle which was moving as part of a convoy from Leh to Nyoma, skidded into the valley at around 5:45 - 6 PM, 7 Km short of Kiari. They added that there were 10 personnel travelling in the vehicle out of which nine died and one got injured. The injured personnel has been shifted to the hospital. More details awaited.
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